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chantal18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
katerickwa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Colonisation
emmagreenwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Homophobia, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Colonisation
talkbookswithangela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Death, Genocide, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
theedness's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, and Xenophobia
alyylorraine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Abortion, and Death of parent
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Noah was probably one of my favorite characters because he embodied the feelings of inadequacy that racism often brings about. He was a very good depiction of the insecurities that come from having to hide your identity because the world you are in is prejudiced. I also appreciated how he contrasted with his brother in terms of his love of studying and what he wanted for his future. The qualm I really had in the book is that I didn't think he would commit suicide soon after reuniting with his mother. I did expect him to be stressed by her presence because anyone finding out he was actually Korean put this stability at risk. Overall, I did enjoy this book and think it captures the historical time periods it explores super well. I do recommend it for anyone interested in historical fiction ser in Asia.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicide